• Preserving dignity and personhood.
• Minimizing the impact of impairments and secondary complications.
• Maximizing participation, including well- being, quality of life, and inclusion in the community.
• Decreasing environmental barriers.
• Promoting personal safety and security.

A Dementia Care Specialty Program recognizes the individuality, preferences, strengths, and needs of the persons served and their families/ support systems.

It provides access to informa- tion, services, and resources to enhance the lives of the persons served and their families/support systems, facilitate engagement in meaningful activity, promote personal health and well-being, and preserve quality of life.

The program demonstrates the commitment, capabilities, and resources to maintain itself as a specialized program for persons with dementia.

Current research and evidence inform the implementation of service delivery models and strategies.

A Dementia Care Specialty Program engages and partners with stakeholders to increase access to services by advocating for persons with dementia to regulators, legislators, educational institutions, research funding organizations, payers, and the community at large.

A person-centered philosophy is embraced and modeled by all personnel. Caring and respectful relationships make persons served, personnel, and other stakeholders feel valu